Debra Rodriguez
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments. Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
Gordon Law Offices
08.2005 - 08.2023
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
- Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Created, indexed, and maintained client binders.
- Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
- Scheduled and made appointments for two (2) attorneys.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
- Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
- Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
- Completed accident reports, trial and courtroom requests and applications for clients.
- Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
- Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes, shorthand or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents.
- Produced and filed various legal documents and electronically preserved updated case record system.
- Prepared and processed invoices for attorney billing.
- Managed check requests, expense reimbursement requests, invoices and accounts payable and receivable information.
- Composed contracts, pleadings and motions in accordance with established guidelines.
- Planned and organized internal and external events, meetings and conferences.
- Researched and identified legal precedents and statutes.
- Worked with outside vendors to coordinate purchasing of supplies and maintenance of office complex.
Education
GED -
Western High School
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Typing Speed 45 WPM
- Drafting Legal Documents
- Document Filing
- Schedule Maintenance
- Efficient Multi-Tasker
- Civil Law
- Executive Calendars
- Document Proofreading
- Appointment Setting
- Transcription
- Document Management
- Negotiation
- Case Management
- Switchboard Operation
- Exhibit Preparation
- Criminal Law
- Family Law
- Research and Data Collection
- Document Preparation
- Client Correspondence
- Schedule Management
- Administrative Support
- Legal Research
- National Notary Association
- Editing and Proofreading
- Proficient in word,windows
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Gordon Law Offices
08.2005 - 08.2023
GED -
Western High School